[starflyte1]

Long ago, I was told, by The Salvation Army, that clothing is sent to the thrift store, and the homeless are given "chits" to go buy from the store. I did not want my dad's clothing sold either, but he had such great respect for The Salvation Army, I did give all the clothes to them. It seems that if this is the way it still works, the homeless do get it free. And get the joy of "shopping".